Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) Data Access Guide
Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) is a Community Choice Aggregator supplying electric generation to Humboldt County, California. As a CCA, RCEA sets generation rates roughly 0.5% below PG&E and procures clean power, while PG&E owns the meters, issues the single consolidated bill, and operates all data systems — so RCEA customer and third-party energy data flows through PG&E's Share My Data / Green Button platform rather than through RCEA.
How to Get Your Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billing Data (PG&E Portal) | ✓ | ✓ | All | Monthly bills, RCEA + PG&E charges | Each billing cycle | PDF/CSV/XML |
| Green Button Download | ✓ | — | All | 15-min interval + billing | Immediate | CSV/XML (ESPI) |
| Share My Data API | ✓ | ✓ | All | 15-min interval, billing, account | Next business day | JSON/XML (ESPI) |
| EDI (PG&E, large C&I) | — | ✓ | Large C&I only | Usage, billing, remittance | Varies | ANSI X12 |
| MIDAS Rate API | ✓ | ✓ | Public | Rate schedules, GHG signals | Real-time | JSON/XML |
Billing Data Access
RCEA does not operate a billing portal. PG&E issues a single consolidated monthly bill itemizing RCEA generation charges separately from PG&E delivery, PCIA, and franchise-fee surcharges. All bill access is through the customer's PG&E account; RCEA's portion is typically 30–40% of the total bill.
What Data Is on Your Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) Bill
- Total amount due (combined PG&E + RCEA)
- RCEA generation charge line item
- PG&E delivery/transmission charges
- Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA)
- Franchise Fee Surcharge
- Customer account and service-address info
- Rate schedule
How to Download Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Log in to the PG&E business account at pge.com
- 02Open View Bill & Usage for each service agreement
- 03Export billing/usage data via Share My Data (CSV/XML)
- 04Direct RCEA generation-charge questions to RCEA at (707) 269-1700; delivery questions to PG&E at (800) 743-2273
How to Download Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) Bills (Residential)
- 01Log in at pge.com
- 02Open View Bill & Usage
- 03Choose a billing period and download the PDF
- 04For data export, use Share My Data / Energy Data Hub
Third-Party Access to Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) Billing Data
PG&E Share My Data authorization
- 01Customer logs into pge.com or the vendor's PG&E-integrated flow
- 02Authorizes the third party and selects data scope
- 03Vendor receives data via the PG&E ESPI API
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
PG&E SmartMeters across Humboldt County record 15-minute interval data. RCEA customers access this data through PG&E's Green Button download and Share My Data API — RCEA provides no interval data of its own. Interval cost figures reflect PG&E's estimated allocation, not the exact RCEA generation charge.
How to Download Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Log in at pge.com
- 02Open Usage and Rates → View Usage Details
- 03Scroll to the Green Button section and click Download My Data
- 04Select a date range (up to 4 years) and CSV or XML
- 05Download — CSV columns: timestamp (ISO 8601), kWh, cost, quality code
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Sources
Third-Party API Access
All programmatic third-party access to RCEA customer data runs through PG&E's Share My Data platform. RCEA operates no API or developer portal of its own. Vendors register with PG&E, integrate the OAuth 2.0 flow, and pull authorized usage and billing data.
Available Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) API Endpoints
| Function | Endpoint | Method | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usage data retrieval (interval/daily) | /espi/1_1/resource/Batch | GET | ESPI XML |
| OAuth token exchange | https://api.pge.com/datacustodian/oauth/v2/token | GET | JSON |
How to Register as a Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) API Vendor
- 01Register as a Share My Data vendor at sharemydata.pge.com
- 02Submit company info, use case, and security certifications (2–4 week review)
- 03Receive OAuth 2.0 credentials and API endpoint
- 04Integrate the PG&E OAuth authorization flow into your app
- 05Customer authorizes through PG&E
- 06Query the ESPI data API for authorized usage/billing data
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Supported Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) EDI Transaction Sets
| Code | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 867 | Peak Demand / Meter Usage | Usage data download for large customers |
| 820 | Payment / Remittance | Electronic payment transmission |
| 814 | Meter Change Order / Service Request | Load profile and meter data requests |
How to Enroll in Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) EDI
- 01RCEA itself supports no EDI; all EDI is handled by PG&E
- 02Contact PG&E EDI team at EDI@pge.com or (800) 743-2273
- 03Complete PG&E's Trading Partner Agreement and receive a Trading Partner ID
- 04Establish connectivity (SFTP/VAN) and enroll in the needed transaction sets
- 05Typically available only to large C&I customers
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
RCEA generation prices track roughly 0.5% below PG&E across every commercial, industrial, and agricultural schedule, with identical TOU period definitions and demand charges. The discount applies only to the generation component; PG&E delivery, PCIA, and franchise fees are unchanged. For C&I customers the largest dollar levers are demand-charge management and off-peak load shifting under TOU schedules, far outweighing the modest generation discount.
Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| A-1 / A-6 (Small Commercial) | Small commercial, flat or TOU, non-demand |
| A-10 | Medium commercial with demand charges |
| E-19 / B-19 / E-20 / B-20 | Large C&I, 500 kW to >1 MW TOU with demand |
| AG (Agricultural) | Agricultural and pumping accounts |
| BEV (Commercial EV) | Commercial EV charging |
Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) Rate Features & TOU Details
- ~0.5% generation discount vs PG&E on all C&I and AG schedules
- Identical PG&E TOU period structure and demand charges
- REpower+ 100% renewable option at +$0.01/kWh
- Dedicated EV (BEV) and agricultural (AG) schedules
- PCIA 2016 vintage applied (verified Feb 1, 2026)
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
CEC MIDAS Rate API
California Energy Commission public API exposing RCEA's rate schedules and GHG emission factors. RCEA is required to upload its rate schedules to MIDAS per California load-management regulations.
- 01Visit midasapi.energy.ca.gov
- 02Query RCEA rates by Rate ID Number (RIN)
- 03Use GET /api/ValueData?SignalType=RATES or ?id=[RCEA_RIN]
- 04Receive rate schedule in XML/JSON
PG&E Energy Data Request Program (EDRP)
Aggregated, anonymized consumption data by ZIP code and customer segment, covering Humboldt County RCEA customers; individual data still requires Share My Data authorization.
- 01Visit pge-energydatarequest.com
- 02Review public ZIP-code data sets or register for a custom request
- 03Specify geography, segments, period, and data elements
- 04Receive approved data (30–60 day turnaround for custom requests)
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠RCEA operates no customer portal — all bill viewing and account management is through PG&E (pge.com).
- ⚠No RCEA-proprietary APIs or developer sandbox; all programmatic access is via PG&E Share My Data.
- ⚠No RCEA EDI trading-partner program; EDI is handled by PG&E and limited to large C&I customers.
- ⚠RCEA does not provide generation-specific interval data; interval cost figures are PG&E estimates.
- ⚠Third-party vendor registration is with PG&E only, not RCEA.
Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) Data Access FAQ
As a C&I customer, how do I give our energy manager access to our RCEA/PG&E interval data?▾
Authorize them through PG&E's Share My Data program. The vendor registers with PG&E at sharemydata.pge.com, you approve the data scope (15-minute interval, billing, account info) via PG&E's OAuth flow, and they receive data automatically through the ESPI API. You can review or revoke authorizations anytime in your PG&E account.
Does taking RCEA instead of PG&E change our data access?▾
No. PG&E owns the meters and runs all data systems. Whether you take RCEA REpower, REpower+, or PG&E bundled service, your interval and billing data come from the same PG&E SmartMeter infrastructure via Green Button / Share My Data.
How much does a commercial account save on RCEA generation versus PG&E?▾
RCEA sets generation rates at roughly a 0.5% discount to PG&E across commercial, industrial, and agricultural schedules (verified Feb 1, 2026 rate sheet, PCIA 2016 vintage). The discount applies to the generation component only; delivery, PCIA, and franchise fees are identical to PG&E.
What rate schedule does my business take under RCEA?▾
RCEA mirrors your PG&E schedule — A-1/A-6 (small commercial), A-10 (medium with demand), B-1/B-6/B-10/B-19/B-20 and E-19/E-20 (large TOU with demand), plus agricultural AG schedules. To change schedules, contact PG&E; you keep RCEA generation at the lower rate.
Can large C&I customers use EDI for RCEA accounts?▾
EDI is available only through PG&E (not RCEA) and only for large commercial/industrial loads. Contact PG&E's EDI team at EDI@pge.com to complete a Trading Partner Agreement and enroll in transaction sets like 867 (usage) or 820 (remittance).
Is REpower+ worth it for our sustainability reporting?▾
REpower+ provides 100% renewable, carbon-free electricity for an extra $0.01/kWh. For organizations with Scope 2 or 100%-renewable commitments, that premium can support clean-energy claims and may be cheaper than buying standalone RECs.
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